Lexical Definition

‎מִשְׁמַנָּה‎ Mishmannâh (mish-man-naw') Mishmannah ^N:N-M-P
from ‎שָׁמַן‎; fatness

Mishmannah.

• § Mishmannah = "fatness"
• Mashmannah, an Israelite

1) a Gadite, one of David's mighty warriors, who joined him at Ziklag

Extended Information

• A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.12.10

Brown-Driver-Briggs

‎מַשְׁמַנָּה‎ (Ges^l.c.) proper name, masculine a hero of David, 1Chr 12:11* (10 van d. H., who reads ‎׳‎‎מִשׁ‎); Μασεμμανη etc.; ᵐ5^L Μασαμαννη.

Brown-Driver-Briggs References

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Male • David's warrior • A Gadite warrior who joined David at Ziklag.

Man living at the time of Divided Monarchy

Mishmannah, a Gadite, was one of the warriors who joined David at Ziklag when he was fleeing from Saul.

• A man living at the time of Divided Monarchy, only mentioned at 1Ch.12.10;
• only referred to as Mishmannah מִשְׁמַנָּה.

Mishmannah is mentioned in 1 Chronicles 12:10 as one of the Gadite warriors who joined David at Ziklag when he was seeking refuge from King Saul. He was among the mighty men who came to support David during this challenging period in his life.

The Gadites were known for their bravery and skill in battle, and Mishmannah's presence among them suggests that he was a capable and loyal warrior. His decision to align himself with David demonstrates his belief in David's rightful claim to the throne and his willingness to stand with him in the face of opposition.

Although no further details are provided about Mishmannah's life or his specific role in David's army, his inclusion in this list of supporters highlights the diverse group of people who rallied around David during his time of need. These men, drawn from various tribes and backgrounds, formed the core of David's military strength and played a crucial role in his eventual rise to power as king over all Israel.

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